Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
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Kenya’s cultivated land has more than doubled over three decades, boosting food production. Maize, beans, Irish potatoes and rice recorded significant growth in output. Limited high-potential agricultural land remains a challenge despite expanding cultivation. Maize output has increased by about one million tonnes over three decades, as land under crop cultivation expanded by 126 per…
Kenya’s macadamia export window closed with shipments falling far below industry expectations. Growers and traders face mounting losses as thousands of tonnes of nuts remain unsold. Industry players want predictable export rules and an extension to clear existing stocks. Kenya’s three-month window for exporting raw macadamia nuts ended on October 10 with just 700 tonnes…
Kenya is set to receive thousands of smart weather stations to support climate-smart farming. The initiative targets small-scale farmers with plot-specific weather data and digital advisory services. A proposed financing model seeks to expand farmers’ access to technology without requiring personal assets as security. Austrian agricultural technology firm Pessl Instruments will install 15,000 smart weather…
Government signs Ksh270 million grant to help farmers use climate information. Project will support decisions on planting, irrigation and drought preparedness. Agribusinesses will also benefit from improved weather data for planning and reducing losses. Kenyan farmers are set to get practical help in turning weather forecasts into decisions on what to plant, when to plant…
Cotton farmers in Mbeere South, Embu County, received 1,500 kilogrammes of Bt cotton seed on Thursday as the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) began distributing planting material to cotton growing areas across the country. The seed is enough to plant 1,000 acres. The handover took place at Mutuobare Farmers’ Cooperative Society, which hosted the launch…
New KPCU has distributed thousands of coffee seedlings to farmers in Kangundo to support the revival of coffee production in Lower Eastern. Kakuyuni Farmers Cooperative Society is targeting more than 50,000 seedlings as production recovers from previous lows. The union plans to distribute 20,000 seedlings by the end of the financial year as part of…
New KPCU is expanding access to coffee seedlings through cooperative societies in five counties. Several cooperatives have received thousands of seedlings to support new and existing farmers. The drive aims to raise national coffee production and strengthen farmers’ incomes. The New Kenya Planters’ Cooperative Union (New KPCU) has intensified efforts to revive Kenya’s coffee sector…
Nyeri farmers are set to benefit from a new irrigation scheme targeting year-round crop production. The project will support high-value crops and reduce reliance on unpredictable rainfall. The scheme is expected to open new income opportunities for households in Othaya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched construction of the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya,…
Kiambu farmers are being introduced to modern techniques to improve tomato production. Experts say grafting could help farmers overcome persistent pests and diseases. The partnership aims to improve harvests, farmer incomes and access to quality seedlings. Vegetable farmers, and especially tomato farmers, in Kiambu County are set to generate fortunes from their farming after receiving…
Taita Taveta is stepping up efforts to make Irish potatoes a major source of income for local farmers. County teams are working with organised farmer groups to improve access to quality planting material and better farming methods. Researchers are promoting potato varieties suited to different growing zones as the county targets stronger harvests and markets….
